Shaky steering is not something that you want to have. It’s irritating, but it can also be a big safety issue. Here’s what Allman’s Automotive wants you to know about some of the potential causes of shaky steering in your car.
Alignment Problems
If your car’s wheels are out of alignment, that’s going to be something that you feel in the steering wheel as you drive. The shaking might be something that gets worse as you’re driving faster, which is one way that you can try to narrow down whether wheel alignment might be your problem. If you ignore the issue, it’s just going to get worse.
Tire Issues
Tire shake is another situation that can get much worse as you’re driving faster. This can happen when the wheels are out of balance or if you’ve got uneven tread wear on one or more tires. At first, this might feel like an intermittent issue if the tire problem is one that’s still small. But as with other car issues, it’s only going to get worse if you ignore it.
Problems with the Brakes
Brake problems can also cause shaky steering. Unlike with wheel and tire issues, you’re most likely to experience this type of steering wobble when you’re actively applying the brakes. The faster you’re trying to stop, the worse the shaking is likely to be. This often happens because of differences in how the brake rotor and the brake pad are meeting up.
Problems in the Steering System
One obvious reason that your car’s steering wheel is shaky can be that there are issues somewhere in the steering system. The column itself can become loose or there might be issues farther down, closer to where the suspension and steering systems meet up. If you’ve checked most everything else, then the problem may be in the steering system itself.
Suspension Problems
Or the problem could be in the suspension, close to the steering. These systems work so closely with each other that small problems in one can have a huge impact on the other. It’s definitely something to keep in mind as you’re trying to track down possible culprits.
Experiencing shaky steering in your car? Don’t ignore it. Contact us right away at Allman’s Automotive in Groveland, MA so that we can inspect your steering and troubleshoot possible causes. We’ll thoroughly diagnose what’s causing your steering wheel to shake and let you know what your car needs in order to fix the problem.